“Especially after the finals,” Klay Thompson to Mavericks was ‘no brainer’ decision, says GM

Klay Thompson signed for the Dallas Mavericks through the 2024 NBA Free Agency for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season.

“Especially after the finals,” Klay Thompson to Mavericks was ‘no brainer’ decision, says GM

Klay Thompson and Nico Harrison

The Dallas Mavericks’ new addition, Klay Thompson has been making headlines lately after his side’s GM Nico Harrison‘s recent statements. Notably, Thompson left the Golden State Warriors after a fallout with them regarding his contract and joined the Mavs through the 2024 NBA Free Agency. In addition, Mavs GM claimed that snapping Thompson on his side was a “no Brainer.”

Nico Harrison, general manager of the Dallas Mavericks, is pleased with his efforts on the Klay Thompson trade. During the Mavericks’ Summer League matchup with the Jazz, Harrison was full of praise about the acquisition of Klay Thompson, saying that it was an obvious choice for them and that they had to make the move to succeed in the WCF.

I mean it was a no-brainer for us, especially after the Finals. We knew we were a  Klay Thompson away, we felt.
Mavs GM Nico Harrison on ESPN

It’s important to note that, Thompson has signed a $50 million contract on a three-year deal with the Mavs. Also, the prospect of teaming up with stars like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving makes the Mavs a top contender in the NBA.

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On the contrary, Thompson averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists during his successful season the previous year. Even though he is not the same player as he was in the heyday of the Warriors, he is still a talented three-point shooter, which is exactly what the Mavericks need.

Klay Thompson shares promising words regarding Mavs and his future

Ex-Warriors star, Klay Thompson signed for the Dallas Mavericks for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. Notably, Thompson was full of praise and promise regarding his new side, the Mavs, and his future in basketball. He claimed to the reporters that joining the Mavs “was a fresh start” and is ready for his new opportunity.

Coming here is just such a fresh start, Feeling just wanted again, like I bring great value, it just gets me excited to go out there and even work out after this press conference and get shots up...It's really cool, and I'm going to embrace the heck out of this opportunity.
Klay Thompson told reporters via ESPN

Interestingly, as part of their commitment to honoring Thompson for a career marked by four NBA titles and five All-Star appearances as half of the “Splash Brothers” with Stephen Curry, the Warriors have decided to retire Thompson’s No. 11. It remains to be seen now how Thompson performs in his new side in the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season.

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